OCS Annual Reports
FY21 - FY23
FY23 Annual Report
The ACF’s Office of Community Services (OCS) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) is here. It demonstrates the impact OCS programs have on helping address the root causes and consequences of poverty. The report summarizes priorities, findings, and recommendations, and also showcases how programs enhance opportunities for economic stability for individuals and families and revitalize communities in the United States.
FY22 Annual Report
ACF’s Office of Community Services continued to build its programs and services to reduce the causes and consequences of poverty, increase the opportunity and economic security of individuals and families, and revitalize communities based on the foundational goals set in FY21. OCS launched two new programs: the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Also, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program conducted its first training and technical assistance needs assessment. For more details on the foundational goals, see FY21. To access FY22 highlights, read the full FY22 report.
FY21 Annual Report
Dr. Lanikque Howard, the new OCS director, saw the vital role OCS-funded programs play in helping to address persistent poverty and pervasive disparities and inequities. To achieve her vision of thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity and support needed to achieve their full potential, she began a framework with four overarching goals aligned with OCS’ mission. Those goals were to: 1)Administer High-Quality Programs that Reach those Most in Need; 2) Lift Up Voices from the Field; 3) Leverage Resources within OCS and Across Key Programs; and 4) Amplify Connections to Administration Priorities. These priorities underscore her focus on strengthening OCS services and amplifying the impact of the work. To learn more about each goal, visit the Highlights by Priority tab.
